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AJ52 WGG

2003 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,404 mi
Last recorded98,404 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Fiat Punto57,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 WGG
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 98,404 miles

Oil leak

both inner sills starting to corrode

n/s/f bottom of wing corroded

noise coming from n/s/f road wheel

Fail 1 Jul 2014 98,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

both inner sills starting to corrode

n/s/f bottom of wing corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 92,478 miles

inner sills rusty

n/s/f head lamp braket broken

o/s/f tyre worn low

rear floors rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2012 84,406 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 84,406 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2011 76,779 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 76,771 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 73,260 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 67,518 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

exhaust system corroded in places

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on approx. 2mm

oil leaks

rear brake imbalance

Fail 28 Nov 2008 67,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

exhaust system corroded in places

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

offside rear tyre on approx. 2mm

oil leaks

rear brake imbalance

Pass 18 Dec 2007 59,754 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 59,740 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 13 Dec 2006 50,492 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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AJ52 WGG is a 2003 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 57,045 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ52 WGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ52 WGG is a 2003 Fiat Punto, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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